Define a circular area around a site, pull buildings / roads / trees / water from OpenStreetMap, and export the context geometry to Rhino or DXF — ready to use as backdrop for your design.
OSM 3D Downloader
Runs in the browser — nothing to install.
| Source | OpenStreetMap |
| Output | .3dm / .dxf |
| Modes | 2D · 3D |
Using it
Search a location
Type an address or drag the map to centre the extraction.
Set the radius
Up to 2 km for 3D extraction, 4 km for 2D plans.
Choose features
Toggle buildings, roads, water, trees, terrain on/off.
Pick 2D or 3D
3D includes terrain mesh; 2D flattens to plan geometry.
Generate & download
Preview the extraction, then download .3dm or .dxf.
Tips
- Do — Start with a small radius — large extractions can take a minute and bog down Rhino on import.
- Avoid — Relying on OSM for survey-grade context — it's crowd-sourced, not measured.
OSM 3D Downloader
Runs in the browser — nothing to install.